Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is warning passengers to keep lithium-powered devices like power banks and vapes in carry-on luggage rather than hold bags. This follows a significant increase in fire incidents caused by these batteries on aircraft.
Why it matters
Lithium battery fires represent a growing safety risk in aviation, necessitating changes in passenger behavior and airline regulations.
Image source, Getty Images By Katy Austin Transport correspondent Published 26 June 2026, 00:28 BST Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK.
The article reports on public safety warnings from a regulatory body without political bias.
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